ON CONVERSION

ON CONVERSION

Converting people from one religion to another is wrong in religious sense. It is an evil plot designed by organised religions. In fact, it is against the very essence of spirituality. It is an onslaught on the free will of a human being. History tells us how much blood has been spilt in the name of Catholic-Protestant and Shia- Sunni differences. In India conversion has become an issue. It has been creating chaos in our society. The root cause of the phenomenon of conversion may be the differences and divisions within the Hindu religion. But others should never think that they have the right to fish in the troubled waters by trying to convert the oppressed sections. In India there is the constitutional right for every citizen to propagate his own religion. But when this right exceeds its limits and when it becomes a law and order problem, the Government can act on it and take remedial action.

The question of getting rid of this menace has been engaging the attention of peace loving people all over the world. I feel that the only solution for this problem is by diminishing the power of the organised religions. Same is the case with the brute power of the state that divides and suppresses the people. But it is not an easy task. It can be achieved only through an internal revolution which can be spearheaded only by the great spiritual masters. They can never be the heads of organised religions or sects. They view the whole world as a family. Only these masters can unite masses irrespective of their caste, creed or religion and only they can ignite the hidden fire of love and compassion within each of us. No other prevailing ideologies can serve the purpose. This has to be viewed in the backdrop of the failure of the rationalist/communist movements in the world.